As Pathfinders approaches its 25th business anniversary this April, I find myself reflecting on all the changes that our business has been through. I realize that we have morphed, evolved and changed, due in part to the creative nature of…
Employment candidates from all disciplines and levels indicate that all too frequently they are not treated well in the selection process. Keeping candidates waiting, showing rude behavior, saying inappropriate things in the interview, and not communicating after an interview are…
Most people prefer to work for a leader with a style that leads others respectfully, including and inspiring them, rather than by dominating and requiring them to abide by the boss’s rules. Let’s challenge the old model of the “requirer” and offer…
Do you have a problem with delegation? You may know that delegating is necessary for efficiency and productivity, but yet something holds you back from handing off tasks and responsibilities to someone else. Here are some ways that those who…
Our work days are moving so rapidly that many important values and practices that can positively impact motivation and productivity are getting left behind. Competitive necessity has forced our expectations to be higher, and that is a good thing. But…
Interviewing is where “the rubber meets the road” in the hiring process. It is where future relationships are formed which set the stage for individual, team and organizational success. Professionals currently in job search report that they are still experiencing…
As supervisors and managers learn to develop their coaching skills with employees, it challenges them to release old habits that just don’t work. Telling people what to do and how to do it, over and over, will just fall upon…
At work, competition and the economic climate are forcing everyone to do more with less. Stress is high among management and workers. People who once loved their work and their company now report that they “put up with it” because…
Tanya walked into her boss’s office and placed a long envelope on his desk. “What’s this?” her manager inquired. “My letter of resignation, Frank. I found another job that is going to be a better fit for me.” Frank was…
As qualified talent becomes harder to recruit and retain, organizations are finding themselves needing to create a more strategic approach to address their workforce stability issues. Referred to as the “Talent Management Cycle”, this strategy addresses four key phases that…
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